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Ukraine’s Defense & Military Developments (1/2)
>>> President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that the Ukrainian Constitution makes it impossible to give up territory or trade land, stressing sovereignty and full restoration of borders as the only negotiation basis.

>>> Zelensky stated that talks with Russia could only begin along the current front line, underscoring Moscow’s failure to capture Donetsk in 12 years and the need for negotiations free of military pressure.

>>> Zelensky signed a decree introducing sanctions against over 200 Russian and Chinese individuals and companies developing drones with artificial intelligence, aiming to weaken Moscow’s drone warfare capability.

>>> President Zelensky awarded the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi II class to Denys “Redis” Prokopenko, commander of the Azov Regiment, honoring his courage and battlefield leadership.

>>> Ukrainian forces liberated six settlements in Donetsk region between August 4 and 16, eliminated 910 Russian soldiers, wounded 335, captured 37, and destroyed significant equipment including tanks, artillery, and over 90 drones.

>>> Ukrainian troops advanced near Dobropillia and Yablunivka in Sumy region, pushing Russian forces back by up to one kilometer and consolidating defensive lines.